Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Salad Plate 8" Made in California 1949-1953 Mark

Description

View Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Salad Plate 8" Made in California 1949-1953 Mark with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It features the highly collectible "Arch / Half Moon" backstamp, which dates its production strictly between 1949 and 1953 at the Gladding, McBean & Co. plant in California. The glaze is bright and vibrant. **Vintage Franciscan "Desert Rose" 8” Salad Plate – Arched California Backstamp (1949-1953)** Add a beautiful piece of mid-century American ceramic history to your collection! This authentic Franciscan Desert Rose salad plate measures approximately 8 inches in diameter. It features the highly collectible "Arch / Half Moon" backstamp, which dates its production strictly between 1949 and 1953 at the Gladding, McBean & Co. plant in California. **Product Features:** * **Pattern:** Classic Desert Rose (features embossed pink wild roses and green leaves on a cream base with a brown vine border). * **Craftsmanship:** Hand-painted with deep, rich relief molding characteristic of early California production. * **Authenticity:** Features the vintage stamped arch mark ("FRANCISCAN / MADE IN CALIFORNIA") and visible kiln stilt marks on the base. **Condition:** Great vintage condition! No chips or cracks. The glaze is bright and vibrant. (Note: Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description. Minor factory glaze pops or stilt marks on the bottom are normal for earthenware of this era). Carefully packed and shipped with protective materials to ensure safe delivery. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Plates. Brand: Franciscan.

Origin

California

Pattern

Desert Rose

Color

Multicolor

Year Manufactured

1949-1953

Material

Earthenware / Pottery

Set Includes

Salad Plate

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Franciscan

Type

Salad Plate

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Era

Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Plate Diameter

8”

Country of Origin

United States